1. Frederick Stanley 'Rick' Kemp was born on 15 November 1941 and is an English bass player, guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and record producer, best known for his work with the British folk rock band Steeleye Span.
11 Facts About Rick Kemp
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In 1971 Rick Kemp auditioned for King Crimson, and got the gig shortly before the band recorded their album Islands.
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Rick Kemp has played bass on a number of Maddy Prior records, and was a member of the Maddy Prior Band in the 1980s.
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Rick Kemp played on solo albums by former Steeleye Span member Tim Hart in the 1970s and 1980s.
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In 1979 Rick Kemp co-founded the record label Plant Life with Steeleye Span drummer Nigel Pegrum.
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Rick Kemp has released five solo albums: Escape, Spies, Codes, Fanfare and Perfect Blue.
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The line-up for his first two solo albums consisted primarily of a traditional Blues three-piece, with Rick Kemp working alongside Spud Sinclair on guitar and Charlie Carruthers on drums.
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From 1997 to around 2009, Rick Kemp was the producer for the ceilidh dance band, Whapweasel.
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Rick Kemp lives in Carlisle, Cumbria and was a Music Tutor at Cumbria College of Art and Design in Carlisle in 1996.
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Rick Kemp was the husband of Steeleye Span lead vocalist Maddy Prior, but they have since divorced.
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Rick Kemp is the father of the musician Rose Kemp and hip-hop artist 'Kemp' whose first name is Alex.